10 Ideal Veggies for Boosting Senior Memory

By Erik Gans, 9:00 am on February 2, 2017

If you’re cooking for your senior loved one, you already realize the importance of a healthy diet. The Woodbridge elder care experts at Home Care Assistance suggest these 10 memory-boosting vegetables for your loved one’s diet.

1. Beets

Beets can enhance the blood flow to your aging loved one’s brain and can be consumed either roasted or with a salad. They are also an important source of energy for seniors.

2. Broccoli

Family caregivers may be able to boost a senior’s memory by serving them broccoli more often. This green vegetable is loaded with vitamin K and choline and can be prepared in many different ways, including broccoli cheese casserole.

3. Spinach

By serving spinach, you can help your loved one enhance his or her memory. Mix it up by adding other green leafy vegetables like kale and Swiss chard.

4. Beans

There many different types of beans to consider. Kidney, black, and pinto beans are a wonderful addition to the diet, alongside green beans. They help stabilize blood sugar and keep the brain safe from crashing.

5. Sweet Potatoes

While you may want to be careful when you prepare them because of the high calorie count, sweet potatoes can help boost your senior loved one’s memory. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin B6, carbohydrates, and antioxidants.

6. Cauliflower

Eating cauliflower on a regular basis may help your loved one stay more balanced and safe from falls. Cauliflower is also loaded with vitamins A and K.

7. Asparagus

8. Romaine Lettuce

Make sure your aging loved one’s brain gets the energy it needs to work properly by fixing a great salad with romaine lettuce. Romaine also tastes great on a sandwich.

9. Brussels Sprouts

Nerves in the brain function better when they have enough potassium. Delicious Brussels sprouts are a great way to get potassium into your loved one’s diet.

10. Cabbage

Plaque building up in the brain causes Alzheimer’s. Eating cabbage on a regular basis prevents the plaque from building up. Both red and green cabbage are equally essential for your loved one’s diet.

When it comes to healthy meal preparation for seniors, respite caregivers can play an important role. Home Care Assistance offers professional respite care in Woodbridge. Our caregivers can prepare healthy and nutritious foods that can help your senior loved one boost his or her memory. To learn more about our hourly caregiver services and customized diet plans, call one of our experienced Care Managers today at (203) 444-8575.